The Reds registered their first continental win of the season, bouncing back from a humiliating 4-1 loss at Napoli in their Group A opener a week ago. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 17th minute before Mohammed Kudus equalised for the visitors ten minutes later.
Liverpool toiled for more than an hour to find the winner and got it when Joel Matip rose highest from a corner to head home in the 89th minute.
At a post-match press conference, Klopp analysed his team’s performance in the contest. He said (via Liverpool Echo):
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Liverpool are up to second in Group A with the three points.
Liverpool set to return to action in October
Liverpool are looking to recover a rocky start to their season, as they find themselves in seventh place in the Premier League after six games. The win over Ajax could be their first step towards regaining form.
With their weekend clash against Chelsea postponed due to the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the international break to follow, the Reds will next be in action early next month.
The prolonged break could do them a world of good before they return to action against Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield in the Premier League on October 1.
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